Worst Vehicles of 2021
The most problematic 2021 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.
#VehicleComplaintsRecallsInvest.TSBsScore
1#12021 Tesla Model YSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2,058 complaints23 recalls15 invest.95 TSBs
2,0582315952,323
#22021 Jeep WranglerSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1,594 complaints15 recalls3 invest.1039 TSBs
1,59415310391,699
#32021 Ford F-150
1,367 complaints29 recalls1 invest.645 TSBs
1,3672916451,522
#42021 Tesla Model 3Midsize Cars
1,261 complaints22 recalls13 invest.85 TSBs
1,2612213851,501
#52021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1,150 complaints8 recalls5 invest.1461 TSBs
1,1508514611,240
#62021 Ram 1500Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1,154 complaints15 recalls1 invest.1130 TSBs
1,15415111301,239
#72021 Ford Bronco SportSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1,091 complaints16 recalls2 invest.188 TSBs
1,0911621881,191
#82021 GMC Sierra 1500
831 complaints7 recalls5 invest.1451 TSBs
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#92021 Volkswagen AtlasSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
779 complaints17 recalls1 invest.622 TSBs
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#102021 Honda PilotSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
765 complaints10 recalls1 invest.99 TSBs
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#112021 Chevrolet TahoeStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
659 complaints16 recalls5 invest.1474 TSBs
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#122021 Ford Mustang Mach E
680 complaints13 recalls4 invest.328 TSBs
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#132021 Ford ExplorerStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
608 complaints26 recalls2 invest.297 TSBs
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#142021 Chrysler PacificaMinivan - 2WD
699 complaints7 recalls2 invest.676 TSBs
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#152021 Jeep Grand CherokeeStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
683 complaints12 recalls1326 TSBs
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#162021 Toyota HighlanderSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
665 complaints4 recalls180 TSBs
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#172021 Volkswagen ID.4Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
574 complaints11 recalls2 invest.396 TSBs
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#182021 Hyundai PalisadeStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
582 complaints6 recalls2 invest.131 TSBs
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#192021 GMC YukonStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
492 complaints13 recalls5 invest.1238 TSBs
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#202021 Ford EscapeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
485 complaints19 recalls2 invest.204 TSBs
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#212021 Kia SeltosSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
529 complaints2 recalls1 invest.134 TSBs
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#222021 Tesla Model SLarge Cars
284 complaints24 recalls14 invest.91 TSBs
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#232021 Toyota RAV4Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
532 complaints1 recall229 TSBs
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#242021 Honda CR-VSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
481 complaints4 recalls2 invest.127 TSBs
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#252021 Jeep GladiatorStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
456 complaints8 recalls2 invest.700 TSBs
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#262021 Nissan RogueSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
442 complaints10 recalls2 invest.234 TSBs
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#272021 Kia TellurideSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
485 complaints5 recalls102 TSBs
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#282021 Ford BroncoSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
308 complaints20 recalls4 invest.324 TSBs
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#292021 Subaru OutbackSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
419 complaints4 recalls488 TSBs
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#302021 GMC Yukon XL
320 complaints12 recalls5 invest.1233 TSBs
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#312021 Honda AccordLarge Cars
386 complaints4 recalls1 invest.143 TSBs
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#322021 Kia SorentoSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
386 complaints4 recalls1 invest.105 TSBs
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#332021 Ford EcosportSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
371 complaints3 recalls1 invest.42 TSBs
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#342021 Ford ExpeditionStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
316 complaints12 recalls1 invest.141 TSBs
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#352021 Chevrolet SuburbanStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
274 complaints12 recalls5 invest.1364 TSBs
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#362021 Ford F-150 Hybrid
365 complaints0 recalls3 TSBs
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#372021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
284 complaints14 recalls567 TSBs
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#382021 Kia SoulSmall Station Wagons
323 complaints2 recalls1 invest.117 TSBs
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#392021 Dodge DurangoStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
282 complaints8 recalls565 TSBs
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#402021 Tesla Model XStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
64 complaints24 recalls13 invest.87 TSBs
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#412021 Chevrolet TrailblazerSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
287 complaints4 recalls754 TSBs
28740754307
#422021 Honda PassportSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
234 complaints7 recalls3 invest.93 TSBs
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#432021 Kia K5Large Cars
265 complaints6 recalls134 TSBs
26560134295
#442021 Subaru ForesterSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
293 complaints0 recalls371 TSBs
29300371293
#452021 Ford F-250
218 complaints13 recalls1 invest.242 TSBs
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#462021 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD
232 complaints8 recalls2 invest.152 TSBs
23282152292
#472021 Hyundai Santa FeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
244 complaints7 recalls1 invest.104 TSBs
24471104289
#482021 Hyundai ElantraMidsize Cars
217 complaints6 recalls2 invest.83 TSBs
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#492021 Toyota Venza
246 complaints2 recalls1 invest.151 TSBs
24621151266
#502021 Jeep CherokeeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
245 complaints4 recalls256 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.